Category Archives: News
RCMP investigating suspicious death in Vanderhoof
RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in Vanderhoof. Police went to a local home around 2 p.m. Monday, March 9 to check on someone's well-being. Officers found a woman dead at the residence and br...
Mar 11, 2020
One man is in custody following string of car thefts
In the afternoon of Mar. 9, Smithers RCMP received a report of a man on a bicycle that had stolen a black Ford F350. The suspect left behind a white ford F250 that was reported stolen in Terrace. Shor...
Mar 10, 2020
Funding announced for North Coast schools
Funding for North Coast schools has been announced by MLA Jennifer Rice. Students on the North Coast are going to see more green, efficient and safe learning spaces with over $2.5 million in provincia...
Mar 10, 2020
House of Commons Standing Committee to convene over Indigenous issues
Today, Wet'suwet'en hereditary leader Theresa Tait Day will testify in front of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs to ask the Federal Government to ensure women...
Mar 10, 2020
Good news for Pinecrest residents in Prince Rupert
In a Facebook post today MLA Jennifer Rice gave good news to Prince Rupert residents worried about renovictions. The developer has now agreed to stagger renovations, giving relief to the affected resi...
Mar 09, 2020
Dust advisories in effect for some regions in the north
Special air quality advisories have been issued for Bulkley Valley and the Lakes District and the Cariboo including Quesnel. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy in collaboration wi...
Mar 09, 2020
Funding announced to help reduce wildfire risks in the north
Over $185,000 in grants have been announced to assist North Coast communities with wildfire planning and education. NDP MLA for the North Coast Jennifer Rice says that, "People in rural communities kn...
Mar 09, 2020
Funding announced for Haida Gwaii and Port Edward fire departments
MLA for North Coast and Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness Jennifer Rice is welcoming over $86,000 in provincial funding. The funding will help fire departments in Haida Gwaii and Port...
Mar 06, 2020
Crews on scene for cleanup following train derailment
CN crews are still investigating following a train derailment involving roughly 27 railcars yesterday in Giscome. There's no danger to public safety, there are no fires or injuries at the site. The ra...
Mar 06, 2020
Transportation Safety Board to investigate train derailment
The Transportation Safety Board is deploying a team of investigators to a train derailment near Giscome. The derailment took place earlier today and involved 20 railcars. The Safety Board will gather ...
Mar 05, 2020